Grafton Primary, Infusion @The Zoo, Brisbane (19/11/2010)

Mon 29th Nov, 2010 in Gig Reviews

With a brand new single and album to promote, back on the road again after a long absence, New Wave Electronica band Grafton Primary has finally hit Brisbane. With the tour kicking off last month in their home town of Sydney, brothers Benjamin and Joshua Garden have a treat for their welcoming sunshine state fans.

Still jet-lagged from performing at the Nemcatacoa Festival in Bogata, Colombia, Grafton Primary have successfully welcomed their latest single The Eagle to eager Australians. Traveling across the nation, with slots at the Open Arms Festival and Fat As Butter\, sleep is obviously for the weak as another whirlwind tour has almost come to an end for the brothers.

Located upstairs above several boutiques, the almost hidden away The Zoo is one of the more favourable venues around in Brisbane. Its majestic surroundings and unique sound add that much more to its intimate vibe. Obviously, venues must have rules in order to operate smoothly. However, proudly promoting the use of kind gestures such as ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, patrons bear smiles wider than humanly possible.

As the venue filled, Melbourne Electronica band Infusion took to the stage. With a strong Soulwax and Simian Mobile Disco vibe, it was near impossible to stand still throughout their intensified set. As if the crowd were under some sort of witch craft spell, the sheer energy delivered from the three piece and their several thousand synths captivated the audience to unbelievable levels. Currently recording a new album, it would be strongly advised that you do not miss these guys in 2011.

Independently releasing their EP Relativity in 2007 and album Eon in 2008, it would be safe to say that Grafton Primary is one of the most respected outfits in Australia today. Firing through an array of tracks from their discography with great authority, great praise was given towards a handful of brand new songs. Sampling the future album here and there throughout the set, the ecstatic crowd happily bounced along to the unknown sounds with pleasure.

Flying through hits such as We Are The Music, Relativity, All Stars and personal favourite Change, their infectious beats and melodic hooks, with outstanding on-stage dancing, are a true sight to see. However, it was the most recent single The Eagle which created the greatest chaos from an over worked audience. Eventually leaving the stage, after an outstanding encore and drowned in applause, Joshua and Benjamin Garden must be proud of how far they have come. While 2011 looks outstanding for the duo, for an act to generate this much appeal and respect in just 5 years is quite unheard of. With summer in sight, expect to hear more and more from Grafton Primary.